How can you take it, as a pill or right from the supermarket spice rack?23 years of UC which started after quitting smoking. In and out of flares which are usually triggered by antibiotics. Latest issue is endless diarrhea without blood or mucous.

It is better to have fresh turmeric. Peel it and slice it. Have about 5 to 6 small pieces early morning, empty stomach. it would really help to cure your UC/CD/IBD. I have posted lot of information on turmeric. You will find the same on this board. You can buy fresh ground turmeric (it is like ginger) from any Asian Grocery/Vegetable store.45 years Male Attorney

Diagnosed UC October 1989

Had two stage J Pouch Surgery Nov 2005; Take Down March 2006

Complications after surgery - Incisional Hernia and Ano Fistulas

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle: Albert Einstein

"What you are aware of you are in control of; what you are not aware of is in control of you."

PSA.Delhi said...It is better to have fresh turmeric. Peel it and slice it. Have about 5 to 6 small pieces early morning, empty stomach. it would really help to cure your UC/CD/IBD. I have posted lot of information on turmeric. You will find the same on this board. You can buy fresh ground turmeric (it is like ginger) from any Asian Grocery/Vegetable store.

In South Africa we only have the yellow powdered form of turmeric. An article in one of South Africa's magazines says that our turmeric and cinnamon powders obtainable in South Africa come from China which are heavily mixed with dried leaves and so have very little medicinal value.

I am not talking about powdered one. You are right. There is lot of adulteration in that. Even if you are not getting fresh ground turmeric, you may get the dried turmeric, and use grinder to powder. This would also be helpful. But nothing to beat fresh turmeric. I am sure you would get it. Have you surfed the net. There are lots of places in South Africa selling fresh turmeric, as lots of South Indians are staying in SA, and they use it in their cooking.45 years Male Attorney

Diagnosed UC October 1989

Had two stage J Pouch Surgery Nov 2005; Take Down March 2006

Complications after surgery - Incisional Hernia and Ano Fistulas

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle: Albert Einstein

"What you are aware of you are in control of; what you are not aware of is in control of you."

Yes. You can take fresh turmeric. You just have to peel it. Have about 5 to 6 small pieces, first thing in the morning, empty stomach. It gives an antiseptic coating to your entire digestive system, colon, till your rectum. You must be aware that fresh turmeric is like fresh ginger, available in vegetable/grocerry shops. You can keep it in deep freezer. There is no harm or side effect. You can have it three times a day.

45 years Male Attorney

Diagnosed UC October 1989

Had two stage J Pouch Surgery Nov 2005; Take Down March 2006

Complications after surgery - Incisional Hernia and Ano Fistulas

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle: Albert Einstein

"What you are aware of you are in control of; what you are not aware of is in control of you."